Tennis club plans refurbishment of outdoor courts

Kettering Tennis Club (not pictured) is also looking to provide outdoor seating for spectators

Four outdoor tennis courts are to be refurbished after a club was served up a £69,000 grant.

Kettering Tennis Club said it would use the money to resurface its courts, provide outdoor seating and refurbish a room inside its pavilion.

It was awarded by FCC Communities Foundation via North Northamptonshire Council.

Club chair Christopher Todd said: "This is an important investment in our club facilities, which will benefit both current and future generations of players."

The club was founded more than 50 years ago by Post Office workers and has won numerous titles across Northamptonshire.

It contributed almost £7,500 from its own funds to support the refurbishment scheme.

Mr Todd added: "Kettering Tennis Club's goal is to continue to grow our offering to the local community.

"We hope this project can open doors to further investment in future to more tennis courts for members and the general public, as well as the potential for padel tennis."

Helen Howell, the Conservative council's deputy leader, said the money would make a "huge difference" to the facilities.

"This project will provide a real boost to the people of Kettering and surrounding areas," she added.